Assistant Front Office Manager - Arlo Hotels

Arlo Hotels an independent lifestyle hotel is now actively seeking a dynamic Assistant Front Office Manager.

ABOUT ARLO DC

Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Miami, and Chicago, continues its expansion with the brand’s seventh property, Arlo Washington, D.

C., a 12-story boutique hotel, slated to open in October 2024.

Arlo Washington D.C.

will comprise 229,846 square feet, which includes the restoration and preservation of the original 42,942-square-foot, five-story building, The Harrison Apartment, D.

C.’s oldest known surviving conventional apartment building that has stood since 1882.

Arlo Hotels is adding 186,904 square feet of space to the property, where the sixth through 12th floors, the penthouse, four meeting rooms and an indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge and pool will be located.

The hotel will also feature a restaurant and bar, a Bodega cafe and lounge, and an interior courtyard.

Ideal for leisure and business travelers, Arlo Washington D.C.

is conveniently located four blocks from Washington, D.C.’s Union Station and less than a mile from the Walter E.

Washington Convention Center.

Situated in the city’s bustling Judiciary Square neighborhood, the 445-room hotel is close to globally recognized landmarks such as The Capitol and the Supreme Court Building, fine dining options and upscale shopping.

Arlo Hotels an independent lifestyle hotel is now actively seeking a dynamic Assistant Front Office Manager .

Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more

This position will be responsible for the daily operation of the front desk and liaising with any area impacting guest service.

Plans, directs and coordinates activities to ensure exceptional service is achieved.

Provides operational support, distributes information, trains, motivates and recognizes team members.

Exercises independent judgment and initiative in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K - after one year
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.
• Displays honesty & integrity.
• Supervises the Front Office Department Lobby Hosts.
• Conducts pre-shift meetings.
• Communicates effectively to staff using tools such as development reviews, training, departmental orientation and monthly departmental meetings.
• Motivates and develops team members.
• Maximizes room sales, room revenue and profit.
• Delivers outstanding service and creates memorable experiences.
• Assists in leading and supervising the operational activities of the front office team within hotel guidelines to provide the highest standard of courteous service while permitting acceptable profit margins.
• Embraces and effectively lives Arlo Hotels values and culture.
• Assigns, coordinates, and supervises work activities of Lobby Hosts.
• Trains, mentors and develops Lobby Hosts.

Prepares team member schedules, completes payroll, and monitors labor costs by reviewing daily schedule vs.

occupancy and daily operational demands.

Ensures work is completed to include shift closings, room deposits, refunds and rebates.

All necessary paperwork is completed.

• Conducts performance reviews with reporting team members.
• Responds immediately to all emergency situations, completes necessary incident reports, and follows up with guests and staff.
• Communicates effectively to staff using tools such as : pre-shift briefings, orientation, activities, short take training and developmental reviews.
• Manages same day rooms inventory and rate yielding.
• Takes personal responsibility for correcting service problems and creates memorable guest experiences.

Education

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :

• Hospitality Diploma or Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 3 years in a management position.
• Hospitality or customer service.
• Opera experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.